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wicked game
Roy Orbison
Bassrock1990s
Original Gear
BassFender Precision Bass (likely, but not confirmed)
AmpAmpeg B-15N Portaflex (likely, era-appropriate studio amp)
Amp Settings
gain0
bass6
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Notes
Studio recording, 1990, for Chris Isaak's 'Wicked Game' (Roy Orbison is not the artist; likely confusion, but assuming you mean the iconic 'Wicked Game' bass tone)
Tone Character(10)
deep and mellowrounded low endsmooth sustainsubtle attackvintage warmthsupportive, not prominentno audible drivestudio-polishedslightly compressedno chorus or modulation
Difficulty
The bass line is extremely simple, consisting of slow root notes with minimal movement and no technical challenges.
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Create Free AccountBassrock1990s
Original Gear
BassFender Precision Bass (likely, but not confirmed)
AmpAmpeg B-15N Portaflex (likely, era-appropriate studio amp)
Amp Settings
gain0
bass6
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Create Free AccountEffects & Signal Chain
Notes
Studio recording, 1990, for Chris Isaak's 'Wicked Game' (Roy Orbison is not the artist; likely confusion, but assuming you mean the iconic 'Wicked Game' bass tone)
Tone Character(10)
deep and mellowrounded low endsmooth sustainsubtle attackvintage warmthsupportive, not prominentno audible drivestudio-polishedslightly compressedno chorus or modulation
Difficulty
The bass line is extremely simple, consisting of slow root notes with minimal movement and no technical challenges.